Subway opens five new green restaurants

August 31, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has opened five new "eco restaurants." The new units are each designed with green aspects to reduce energy, water and waste…

Wendy's CEO announces retirement, Yum! COO named successor

August 31, 2011

Roland Smith, president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, announced his retirement today.

Restaurants gear up for Labor Day as industry outlook softens

August 30, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association estimates that 35 percent of American consumers will dine out, takeout or order delivery from a…

McDonald's expansion on track in UAE, China

August 30, 2011

McDonald's UAE is on track to hit its 100th store opening by the end of 2011, according to the Khaleej Times.

Steve Jobs understood product innovation

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Steve Jobs understood product innovation

Disproving the Top 3 employee tax credit misconceptions

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

Technology has transformed the process of qualifying employees for tax credits and collecting Uncle Sam’s incentives. What was a manual, red tape-ridden…

Living the dream

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

It was just a day like any other day. It was filled with lots of action, excitement and pressure. The restaurant business is tough, but you love it. Your head…

Sonic opens annual Limeades for Learning campaign

August 28, 2011

Sonic Drive-In has officially launched its 2011 Limeades for Learning campaign. This is the third year the chain has supported the cause, which raises money…

Taco Bell CMO resigns

August 28, 2011

David Ovens, chief marketing officer for Taco Bell Corp., has announced his resignation, citing personal reasons.

10 must-have iPad apps for restaurant operators

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

Restaurant owners are discovering the power of iPads and have started using them to make their operations efficient. The good news is that you, too, can use…

Will Groupon be the next Pets.com?

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Groupon continues to be front and center in the foodservice industry. A day doesn't go by where I don't hear the name Groupon from an operator, see an RSS feed…

Marble Slab and MaggieMoo's combined into one concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery are being combined into one concept. The new model will remain under the Marble Slab Creamery name…

Krispy Kreme turns in hot Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 25, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported second quarter 2012 results Thursday, which included the company's best first half performance in seven years.

Quiznos franchisees form association

August 25, 2011

Quiznos Restaurant franchise owners have announced the formation of the Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA).

Snack attack: Changing lifestyles present sales opportunities

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are embracing smaller portioned items in post-lunch space.

Krispy Kreme signs development deals in Japan

August 24, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is expanding in Japan. The company signed new development agreements with its franchisee, Krispy…

White Castle's Autism Speaks campaign nets $1 million

August 24, 2011

White Castle's fundraising campaign for Autism Speaks has raised $1,006,000 in just over 18 months.

KFC Australia drops kids' meal toys

August 24, 2011

As of this week, the 600 KFC units in Australia will no longer include toys in its kids' meals, the company announced.

Ronald McDonald House honors BrandSource

August 24, 2011

BrandSource has been honored as the 2011 recipient of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Stewardship Award, which recognizes corporations that have exceeded…

McDonald's launches Skechers' Twinkle Toes Happy Meals

August 24, 2011

McDonald’s U.S. and Canada restaurants will roll out a three-week Happy Meal promotion Aug. 26 featuring Twinkle Toes by Skechers.